Since it seems that the USA is the most driving economy and SEEMS to direct the prosperity/recession of SE Asia - This is something that could affect us all here, as well.

Being a US citizen, I feel strongly that Obama is the least of necessary evil politicians needed to run my government. I'm definitely not a Republican but not really a Democrat either. American politics seems to run along right and left party lines when the answer for US citizens is somewhere in the middle! This 2 party system was designed to add balance so that both sides would be debated before a compromise is reached but these days, it seems that the right and the left just draw a line in the sand putting all others (us) at risk while laying the blame on the other party's pragmatic views.

A President who runs on the slogan change hasn't changed anything. Politicians are liars, nothing new there, but don't paint a picture of a guy with his hands tied to justify him.

President can, recall all troops, veto spending on any military action, stop giving away the cash strapped taxpayers money to foreign nations...

Will he or the next guy do this, no. They have taken too much already and we are simply living in the aftermath of a deceased nation. I for one am happy I have never voted. Voting means giving your consent. If you feel/felt all parties are/were bad why would/did you give consent?

MOD EDIT - If you repeat the behavior, you will no longer be a part of our community.

Cleaning up big messes takes time - especially when so many others are trying to make the messes even bigger.

Regards,
John

Dear John,

YES. Thank you. We had a President that used 8 years to demolish, expecting Obama to reverse that in 4 is unrealistic and unfair. It's easier to knock down a building than to rebuild.

-Me.

Seriously though, I would rather have Obama/Biden in the white house for 20 years if it meant keeping hate mongering bigots out. Spreading fear and anger is no way to lead a country. If voting for Obama means, for example, keeping Palin the heck away from Washington, then yes. I will vote for him again.